The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 starts on February 7 and runs until March 8. Indian cricket fans have several options to catch every ball of this tournament. You can stream matches online or watch them on TV channels.
In India, Jio Hotstar (for Streaming), Star Sports Network (for Broadcasting), and Doordarshan Sports (for free TV broadcast) hold the main rights to the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, which will be held in India and Sri Lanka.
Streaming Options In India
JioHotstar holds the digital rights for the T20 World Cup 2026 in India. You can watch all matches live on the JioHotstar app and website.
The platform offers high-quality video streams with expert commentary. Indian viewers can also choose from multiple language options.
For India matches, semi-finals, and the final, Doordarshan Sports provides free live streaming.
You can access this through DD Free Dish. This option needs no paid subscription and works on supported TVs and set-top boxes.
How To Watch On JioHotstar
- Download the JioHotstar app from Google Play Store or Apple App Store. You can also visit hotstar.com in your browser.
- Sign in or create a free account. Some matches may need a paid subscription.
- Tap the “Subscribe” button to choose a plan.
- Mobile Plan costs ₹299 for 3 months. This plan works best for smartphones.
- Premium Annual Plan costs ₹899 per year. This provides ad-free HD streaming on TVs, laptops, and mobile devices.
- Go to the Sports or Cricket section.
- Select ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026.
- Choose the live match and start watching.
- Use a stable internet connection. 5 Mbps or higher speed works well for HD quality.
TV Broadcast Channels In India
Star Sports Network holds the official TV broadcasting rights for ICC events until 2027. You can watch matches on these channels:
Star Sports 1 and Star Sports 1 HD broadcast matches in English. Star Sports 2, Star Sports 2 HD, and Star Sports 3 also cover the tournament.
Regional language viewers have many choices. Star Sports 1 Hindi (HD/SD) offers Hindi commentary. Star Sports 1 Tamil, Star Sports 1 Telugu, and Star Sports 1 Kannada cover South Indian languages.
How To Watch On DTH Or Cable TV
- Open your TV channel list and find Star Sports channels.
- Tune to Star Sports 1 or Star Sports 2 for English commentary.
- Select the matching Star Sports channel if you want Hindi or regional language commentary.
- Check that your TV pack includes sports channels to avoid access issues.
ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 Schedule
The tournament kicks off on February 7 with three matches. India plays their first match against the USA at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai at 7:00 PM local time.
The much-awaited India vs Pakistan match takes place on February 15 at R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo at 7:00 PM.
| Date | Match No. | Group | Match | Venue | Local Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday, February 7 | Match 1 | A | Pakistan vs Netherlands | Sinhalese Sports Club, Colombo | 11:00 AM |
| Saturday, February 7 | Match 2 | C | West Indies vs Bangladesh | Eden Gardens, Kolkata | 03:00 PM |
| Saturday, February 7 | Match 3 | A | India vs United States of America | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai | 07:00 PM |
| Sunday, February 8 | Match 4 | D | New Zealand vs Afghanistan | MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai | 11:00 AM |
| Sunday, February 8 | Match 5 | C | England vs Nepal | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai | 03:00 PM |
| Sunday, February 8 | Match 6 | B | Sri Lanka vs Ireland | R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo | 07:00 PM |
| Monday, February 9 | Match 7 | C | Bangladesh vs Italy | Eden Gardens, Kolkata | 11:00 AM |
| Monday, February 9 | Match 8 | B | Zimbabwe vs Oman | Sinhalese Sports Club, Colombo | 03:00 PM |
| Monday, February 9 | Match 9 | D | South Africa vs Canada | Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad | 07:00 PM |
| Tuesday, February 10 | Match 10 | A | Netherlands vs Namibia | Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi | 11:00 AM |
| Tuesday, February 10 | Match 11 | D | New Zealand vs United Arab Emirates | MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai | 03:00 PM |
| Tuesday, February 10 | Match 12 | A | Pakistan vs United States of America | Sinhalese Sports Club, Colombo | 07:00 PM |
| Wednesday, February 11 | Match 13 | D | South Africa vs Afghanistan | Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad | 11:00 AM |
| Wednesday, 11 February | Match 14 | B | Australia vs Ireland | R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo | 03:00 PM |
| Wednesday, 11 February | Match 15 | C | England vs West Indies | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai | 07:00 PM |
| Thursday, 12 February | Match 16 | B | Sri Lanka vs Oman | Pallekele International Cricket Stadium | 11:00 AM |
| Thursday, 12 February | Match 17 | C | Nepal vs Italy | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai | 03:00 PM |
| Thursday, 12 February | Match 18 | A | India vs Namibia | Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi | 07:00 PM |
| Friday, 13 February | Match 19 | B | Australia vs Zimbabwe | R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo | 11:00 AM |
| Friday, 13 February | Match 20 | D | Canada vs United Arab Emirates | Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi | 03:00 PM |
| Friday, February 13 | Match 21 | A | United States of America vs Netherlands | MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai | 07:00 PM |
| Saturday, 14 February | Match 22 | B | Ireland vs Oman | Sinhalese Sports Club, Colombo | 11:00 AM |
| Saturday, 14 February | Match 23 | C | England vs Bangladesh | Eden Gardens, Kolkata | 03:00 PM |
| Saturday, 14 February | Match 24 | D | New Zealand vs South Africa | Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad | 07:00 PM |
| Sunday, 15 February | Match 25 | C | West Indies vs Nepal | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai | 11:00 AM |
| Sunday, February 15 | Match 26 | A | United States of America vs Namibia | MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai | 03:00 PM |
| Sunday, 15 February | Match 27 | A | India vs Pakistan | R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo | 07:00 PM |
| Monday, 16 February | Match 28 | D | Afghanistan vs United Arab Emirates | Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi | 11:00 AM |
| Monday, 16 February | Match 29 | C | England vs Italy | Eden Gardens, Kolkata | 03:00 PM |
| Monday, 16 February | Match 30 | B | Australia vs Sri Lanka | Pallekele International Cricket Stadium | 07:00 PM |
| Tuesday, February 17 | Match 31 | D | New Zealand vs Canada | MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai | 11:00 AM |
| Tuesday, 17 February | Match 32 | B | Ireland vs Zimbabwe | Pallekele International Cricket Stadium | 03:00 PM |
| Tuesday, 17 February | Match 33 | C | Bangladesh vs Nepal | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai | 07:00 PM |
| Wednesday, 18 February | Match 34 | D | South Africa vs United Arab Emirates | Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi | 11:00 AM |
| Wednesday, 18 February | Match 35 | A | Pakistan vs Namibia | Sinhalese Sports Club, Colombo | 03:00 PM |
| Wednesday, February 18 | Match 36 | A | India vs Netherlands | Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad | 07:00 PM |
| Thursday, 19 February | Match 37 | C | West Indies vs Italy | Eden Gardens, Kolkata | 11:00 AM |
| Thursday, 19 February | Match 38 | B | Sri Lanka vs Zimbabwe | R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo | 03:00 PM |
| Thursday, 19 February | Match 39 | D | Afghanistan vs Canada | MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai | 07:00 PM |
| Friday, 20 February | Match 40 | B | Australia vs Oman | Pallekele International Cricket Stadium | 07:00 PM |
| Saturday, February 21 | Match 41 | – | Super 8 Group 2 (Y2 vs Y3) | R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo | 07:00 PM |
| Sunday, 22 February | Match 42 | – | Super 8 Group 2 (Y1 vs Y4) | Pallekele International Cricket Stadium | 03:00 PM |
| Sunday, 22 February | Match 43 | – | Super 8 Group 1 (X1 vs X4) | Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad | 07:00 PM |
| Monday, February 23 | Match 44 | – | Super 8 Group 1 (X2 vs X3) | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai | 07:00 PM |
| Tuesday, February 24 | Match 45 | – | Super 8 Group 2 (Y1 vs Y3) | Pallekele International Cricket Stadium | 07:00 PM |
| Wednesday, 25 February | Match 46 | – | Super 8 Group 2 (Y2 vs Y4) | R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo | 07:00 PM |
| Thursday, February 26 | Match 47 | – | Super 8 Group 1 (X3 vs X4) | Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad | 03:00 PM |
| Thursday, February 26 | Match 48 | – | Super 8 Group 1 (X1 vs X2) | MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai | 07:00 PM |
| Friday, February 27 | Match 49 | – | Super 8 Group 2 (Y1 vs Y2) | R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo | 07:00 PM |
| Saturday, February 28 | Match 50 | – | Super 8 Group 2 (Y3 vs Y4) | Pallekele International Cricket Stadium | 07:00 PM |
| Sunday, 1 March | Match 51 | – | Super 8 Group 1 (X2 vs X4) | Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi | 03:00 PM |
| Sunday, March 1 | Match 52 | – | Super 8 Group 1 (X1 vs X3) | Eden Gardens, Kolkata | 07:00 PM |
| Wednesday, March 4 | 1st Semi-Final | – | TBC | Eden Gardens, Kolkata/ R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo | 07:00 PM |
| Thursday, March 5 | 2nd Semi-Final | – | TBC | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai | 07:00 PM |
| Sunday, March 8 | Final | – | TBC | Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad/ R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo | 07:00 PM |
Group stage matches run from February 7 to February 20. Super 8 matches follow from February 21 to March 1.
The first semi-final happens on March 4 at Eden Gardens, Kolkata. The second semi-final takes place on March 5 at Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai. The final match is scheduled for March 8 at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.
All knockout matches start at 7:00 PM local time.
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Conclusion – Jio Hotstar and Star Sports Network Will Host Live Matches in India
Indian fans have two main ways to watch the ICC T20 World Cup 2026. JioHotstar offers paid streaming with multiple language options and HD quality. Doordarshan Sports provides free coverage for India matches and knockout games through DD Free Dish.
TV viewers can tune in to Star Sports Network channels for English and regional-language broadcasts. The tournament runs from February 7 to March 8 with matches across India and Sri Lanka.
Pick the option that suits your budget and viewing preference. Get ready to cheer for Team India as they chase T20 World Cup glory on home soil.
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